By February 2026, we will execute the implementation of Phase 2 of the Gender-Responsive Procurement initiative at the Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030), focusing on building internal capacity and strengthening supplier engagement. This will include collaborating with companies and UN Women to co-create practical tools and resources to help companies evaluate, engage, and contract with suppliers through a gender lens. Key objectives include developing a Supplier Evaluation Checklist to help teams assess supplier gender-responsive procurement (GRP) practices; creating templates for contracts and codes of conduct that embed GRP, supporting internal structures; and building a Training Toolkit for procurement teams and suppliers to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the topic.

In partnership with UN Women and ESG Book, we will co-develop an expanded WEPs Reporting Framework that covers workplace, marketplace, and community indicators by co-leading a cross-sectoral engagement process. The framework will be developed for Q1 2026, following at least 10-15 multi-stakeholder consultation sessions across different industries and regions to ensure a global multi stakeholder consultation process and practical applicability.